Childcare Provider at Yakutat Tlingit Tribe in Yakutat, AK

POSITION TITLE: Childcare Provider

DEPARTMENT: Human Services

WAGE: $20.70 / DOE

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ESC CODE: 39-9011

FUNDING SOURCE: Indirect

OPENING: August 17, 2026

CLOSING: August 27, 2026

Position Summary:

The Child Care Provider is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of children in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment. This position plans and implements age-appropriate educational and recreational activities that support children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development while promoting positive behavior and healthy relationships at the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe (YTT) employee day care.

This position requires compliance with Yakutat Tlingit Tribe’s compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the position’s regular performance evaluation.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for providing a safe, nurturing environment for children 0-10 years of age.
• Responsible for complying with State of Alaska childcare regulations and Yakutat Tlingit Tribe’s childcare policies and procedures.
• Provides age-appropriate learning activities for children.
• Complete administrative tasks including reporting (as required by the licensing agency, YTT and YCHC), scheduling, etc.
• Communicates with parents and stakeholders regarding child care activities.
• Provide continuous supervision of children to ensure their safety, health, and well-being.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate educational and recreational activities that support children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment that complies with applicable health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Observe, monitor, and document children's development, behavior, and daily activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding children's progress, needs, and any concerns.
• Assist children with daily living activities, including eating, toileting, dressing, handwashing, and rest periods, as appropriate for their age and developmental level.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines and food safety standards.
• Administer medications and provide basic first aid when authorized and trained, following established policies and procedures.
• Guide children's behavior using positive behavior management techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
• Maintain accurate attendance, incident, health, and developmental records.
• Identify and report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with mandatory reporting laws.
• Collaborate with coworkers, families, and other professionals to support children's individual needs.
• Set up, clean, sanitize, and organize classrooms, toys, equipment, and activity areas.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies by implementing evacuation, lockdown, or other emergency procedures.
• This position is a Mandatory Reporter.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of child growth and development across age groups.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and early childhood education principles.
• Knowledge of health, safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Knowledge of state childcare licensing requirements and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance and classroom management techniques.
• Knowledge of child nutrition and safe food handling practices.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures, including fire, evacuation, and severe weather protocols.
• Knowledge of mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of CPR, First Aid, and basic pediatric emergency procedures (or ability to obtain certification).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Classroom and behavior management skills.
• Observation and documentation skills.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills for recordkeeping, communication, and documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Customer service skills when interacting with parents, guardians, and visitors.

Abilities

• Ability to provide continuous supervision to ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Ability to establish positive, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to children's individual developmental and emotional needs.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions and remain calm during emergencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting and carrying children and equipment, and actively participating in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or special events, as required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. The employee must be able to read, write, speak and hear.

Moreover, the role demands sufficient vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to execute duties safely and effectively. The employee must be able to read, write, speak and hear.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility:

This is an entry-level position that reports to the 477 Case Manager. This position has no supervisory or managerial responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska with a clean driving record.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history and background check.
• This position has been designated as having regular contact or control over Indian children and will require an additional FBI criminal background check.
• Must present vaccination documentation or submit to immunity testing for Tdap, hepatitis B, measles, varicella, and influenza within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and first aid certifications required (Training can be provided).

Disclosures:

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE WILL BE APPLIED TO HIRING OF THIS POSITION AS DEFINED IN TITLE 25, US CODE, CHAPTER 14, SUBCHAPTER V, SUBSECTION 273 AND 274. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICAN/ALASKA NATIVE APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW AND TRIBAL POLICY.

Preference will be given to qualified Yakutat Tlingit Tribal Member and/or Alaska Native candidates.

THE YAKUTAT TLINGIT TRIBE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK.